70-year-old man shot, killed in Newark's North Ward

View full sizeGoogle MapsA man shot this afternoon in Newark's North Ward died four hours later at University Hospital.

NEWARK — A 70-year-old Newark man was shot and killed yesterday in the city’s North Ward, authorities said.

Jose Arroyo was shot about 4:30 p.m. on the 300 block of N. Sixth Street, said Essex County Prosecutor’s Office chief of detectives Anthony Ambrose.

He died nearly four hours later at University Hospital, Ambrose said.

The shooting is under investigation by the city’s police department and the prosecutor’s office, he said.

No motive or suspects have been identified, he said.

Authorities ask that anyone with information about this or any other crimes call the Newark Police Department's 24-hour "Crime Stoppers" anonymous tip line at 877 NWK-TIPS (877 695-8477) or NWK-GUNS (877 695-4867).